Ruth (played by Alice Lowe) is a protagonist in Prevenge.
The heavily pregnant protagonist whose husband dies in a climbing accident. Convinced her unborn fetus compels her to commit revenge murders, she systematically tracks down and kills individuals associated with the accident, including a reptile shop owner, a DJ, a lawyer, and a climbing instructor. After an emergency C-section reveals her baby is normal, she proceeds to her final kill at the cliffs. Midwife (played by Jo Hartley) appears in Prevenge.
Ruth's prenatal caregiver who repeatedly advises her about the baby's instincts and health. The midwife attempts to reassure Ruth after the emergency delivery and leaves to fetch a health assistant, remaining unaware of Ruth's final violent intentions. Tom (played by Kayvan Novak) appears in Prevenge.
A rock climbing gym instructor and former member of the climbing group. He refuses to teach Ruth due to her pregnancy and liability concerns, prompting her to research him before continuing her revenge spree. Len (played by Gemma Whelan) appears in Prevenge.
One of Ruth's final targets. Len defends herself by punching Ruth in the stomach during the confrontation, which inadvertently gives Ruth the opening to stab Len to death before police arrive. Josh (played by Mike Wozniak) appears in Prevenge.
A kind man Ruth pretends to be interested in renting a room from. His genuine demeanor makes Ruth hesitate, but she ultimately knocks him out and kills him to eliminate him as a witness to Zac's death.
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Characters
Ruth
(played by Alice Lowe) — protagonist
The heavily pregnant protagonist whose husband dies in a climbing accident. Convinced her unborn fetus compels her to commit revenge murders, she systematically tracks down and kills individuals assoc...
Midwife
(played by Jo Hartley) — supporting
Ruth's prenatal caregiver who repeatedly advises her about the baby's instincts and health. The midwife attempts to reassure Ruth after the emergency delivery and leaves to fetch a health assistant, r...
Tom
(played by Kayvan Novak) — supporting
A rock climbing gym instructor and former member of the climbing group. He refuses to teach Ruth due to her pregnancy and liability concerns, prompting her to research him before continuing her reveng...
Len
(played by Gemma Whelan) — supporting
One of Ruth's final targets. Len defends herself by punching Ruth in the stomach during the confrontation, which inadvertently gives Ruth the opening to stab Len to death before police arrive.
Josh
(played by Mike Wozniak) — supporting
A kind man Ruth pretends to be interested in renting a room from. His genuine demeanor makes Ruth hesitate, but she ultimately knocks him out and kills him to eliminate him as a witness to Zac's death...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Ruth → Tom
(Professional Prospective Student)
Ruth → Midwife
(Professional Medical Attendant)
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Ruth → Josh
(Social Deceptive Tenant)
Ruth → Len
(Conflict Avenger)
Story Analysis
A grieving pregnant woman channels her fetus's perceived will into a systematic revenge killing spree against her husband's climbing group.
